Question 1

i'm getting rashes behind my knees, my arms near elbows , my stomach above belly button. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Eczema: But it could also be dry skin especially during the winter months. Need to lotion up with any moisturizing cream or lotion, you may also need prescription  strength steroids depending on the severity.

Question 2

can i use monstat cream for skin rashes on my belly button and under arm or athletes foot cream is better?

Accepted Answer

Rash: If the rashes are caused by a yeast infection, with should work. The dry product may be best. All the best. If not getting better see your doctor.

Question 3

i just noticed i have a rash between my legs, on my belly (near my belly button) and my arms near the armpits. what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

New soap?: If you have begun any new detergents, fabric softeners, deodorant, soaps, lotions, perfumes, etc. stop them, it may be due to that.  Either way, whenever you have a skin problem, (or a cough, cold, runny nose, etc) avoid fragrances and aerosols, and go fragrance and aerosol free till symptoms are gone.  These products are respiratory tract and skin irritants.  If your rash does not go away see MD.

Question 4

2 non itchy rash. first rash all over my stomach and arms looks like ringworm for a month.second a cluster of buttons(back) new.  what can this be?

Accepted Answer

It's not common: to have ringworm all over, and don't understand this "second cluter of buttons". I would need to see the rash and get more history like have you tried any topicals?

Question 5

my arms and neck are super skinny, but the area below my belly button is still fat! how do i get rid of this pot belly?

Accepted Answer

Pot belly: For a flat abdomen eat healthfully ; be physically active. Calories burned must &gt; calories consumed. To tighten ab's do crunches, reverse crunches, exercise ball crunches, pelvic thrusts, lying leg raises, side bridge ; “bicycling” exercise on your back.  Engage in regular aerobic exercise (i.e., running, swimming, nordic track, bicycling, kickboxing, walking, cross country skiing, hiking, etc.).

Question 6

i have painful lymph nodes under my arms and right side of my abd & down inner upper thigh & under belly button.  not swollen.petscan (-). what is it?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Are we sure the problem is lymph node?  Most lymphomas would be "hot" on pet.  An infection could be low grade positive too.  Not swollen? Is there anything to biopsy?

Question 7

i have some small bumps on my body, they are collective, i have three on my arm by my elbow, four if them on my tummy near my belly button and three on my buttocks. they are itchy at times, the ones on my arms are red. they look like mozzy bites?

Accepted Answer

Skin bumps: May be folliculitis , inflammation of hair follicles could try  bacitracin or even zinc oxide or coconut oil  or prescription medication  like mupirocin. Could also be eczema which would be helped by coccnut oil. f/u /w/ doc

Question 8

my body area, chest oper areas some on my arms and bck looks scaly and patching also i got reddish and blue spots from my groin area..and on my side area that comes and goes..and it's from my rib cage to my belly button.. looks like bige half circle?

Accepted Answer

: This needs to be seen to be diagnosed. Pl see your MD

Question 9

gson  has dime size red spots on back of arms, face, back and belly button. i can not take him to doctor w/o father permission. he will not take him?

Accepted Answer

Some possibilities..: Rashes are difficult to describe in words. A pediatrician or a dermatologist can examine the red spots rash to see what they might be. Rashes may be due to eczema (sensitive dry skin), medications, viral infections, allergies, autoimmune reactions, chemical irritants, bug bites, fungal infections (like "ringworm"), etc...

Question 10

i have alergic skin on my arm and legs and on my belly button?

Accepted Answer

Nickel maybe: It's common for people with nickel allergy to have an itchy rash near the belly button (umbilicus) due to the snap on blue jeans or belt buckle.  Similar rash on wrists can be due to watches, bracelets, etc.  A dermatologist or allergist can assess for contact dermatitis including to nickel with a skin test called a patch test.

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I'm getting rashes behind my knees, my arms near elbows , my stomach above belly button. what could this be?

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Can i use monstat cream for skin rashes on my belly button and under arm or athletes foot cream is better?

A member asked:

I just noticed i have a rash between my legs, on my belly (near my belly button) and my arms near the armpits. what could cause this?

A member asked:

2 non itchy rash. first rash all over my stomach and arms looks like ringworm for a month.second a cluster of buttons(back) new. what can this be?

A member asked:

My arms and neck are super skinny, but the area below my belly button is still fat! how do i get rid of this pot belly?

A member asked:

I have painful lymph nodes under my arms and right side of my abd & down inner upper thigh & under belly button. not swollen.petscan (-). what is it?

A member asked:

I have some small bumps on my body, they are collective, i have three on my arm by my elbow, four if them on my tummy near my belly button and three on my buttocks. they are itchy at times, the ones on my arms are red. they look like mozzy bites?

A member asked:

My body area, chest oper areas some on my arms and bck looks scaly and patching also i got reddish and blue spots from my groin area..and on my side area that comes and goes..and it's from my rib cage to my belly button.. looks like bige half circle?

A member asked:

Gson has dime size red spots on back of arms, face, back and belly button. i can not take him to doctor w/o father permission. he will not take him?

A member asked:

I have alergic skin on my arm and legs and on my belly button?

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